Additional Information about Cost of Attendance
International Student Costs
International students should consider that there will be additional costs associated with attending Principia beyond standard charges as listed above. These additional expenses vary and are dependent on the individual student's situation. Expenses include but are not limited to:
| Additional Expenses for International Students | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Semester |
Annual |
Student Health |
$400-$1,500 |
$800-$3,000 |
International |
$500-$900 |
$1,000-$1,800 |
Campus Housing & |
$500-750 |
$1,000-$1,500 |
Airfare or other |
$1,000-$2,000 |
$2,000-$4,000 |
Total |
$2,400-$5,900 |
$4,800-$11,800 |
Note: Any statement regarding international student tax is for estimate purposes only and should not be treated as an actual calculation.
More Information
2025-26 Cost of Attendance
| On Campus | |
|---|---|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
Housing |
$7,180 |
Food |
$7,180 |
Fees |
$1,130 |
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
Transportation* |
$1,000 |
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
Total |
$53,790 |
Off Campus |
|
|---|---|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
Housing |
$7,180 |
Food |
$7,180 |
Fees |
$1,130 |
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
Total |
$54,790 |
Living with Parent |
|
|---|---|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
Housing |
$1,795 |
Food |
$1,795 |
Fees |
$1,130 |
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
Total |
$44,020 |
*Estimated expenses that a student may incur but are not directly billed by the school.
Tuition and Fees based on full-time enrollment (24–36 semester hours per year).
Food cost is based on average meal plan cost, 3 meals each day.
Meal plan costs can be found here: Meal Plan Info
Housing/Food for students living off campus with parents is calculated at 25% of a student living off campus.
On campus living requirements can be found here: Residency Requirements
Average Federal Loan Fees: $58-$78 per semester. For more information see: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates#fees
Other Academic Fees and Registrar's Fees are listed in the College Catalog
